World Wide Fund: Planning and Monitoring Coordinator

S/he will be responsible for a major part of the sub-region, more precisely; Central Africa Republic, Gabon, Congo, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea and Sao Tome and Principe.

Responsibilities:

Planning

Support the planning of programmes and contributing projects using the Programme Standards to ensure measurable goals and objectives are put in place with clear project-programme inter-linkages that allow roll up of results from projects and national programmes to the GI and regional level.

Monitoring

Lead the design and implementation of a monitoring system to track delivery against CARPO/GHoA goals and objectives as defined in the GI strategic plan and other relevant plans (e.g. national work plans)Ensure monitoring data (especially on impact) is incorporated into technical reports

Evaluation

Lead analysis of data collected under the monitoring framework for assessment of progress and identification of areas for improvementEnsures regular project and programme evaluations are conducted according to WWF standards, and participates in some evaluations and assesses delivery of national action plans

Reporting

Provide mid-term and annual technical progress reports on programme delivery, as per WWF standards, that provide CARPO management and WWF International with the information needed for adaptive managementPrepare technical briefing papers, and status updates for GI Shareholder Executive Team, GI Shareholder Group and CARPO Conservation Committee as requiredActs as a CARPO/GHoA focal point for the eventual implementation of Insight (the automated data management and reporting system)Monitor CARPO KPI (Key Performance Indicator) gathering and monitor progress of the annual plans for each functions

Learning

Supports transfer of knowledge between country and field programmesEnsure lessons from monitoring and reporting systems are used for adaptive managementCoordinate consultation and collaboration with key points of expertise over monitoring, data and science within and outside the region towards the delivery of key strategiesUndertake periodic review of the implementation and operation of the monitoring and reporting mechanism, including the preparation of best practices and lesson learnedAssess programme capacity and organise training as necessary for project/programme staff in relevant parts of the Programme StandardsContribute to the development of global results-based management systems and to ensure CARPO is following the latest Programme Standards best practices and is benefitting from network support and training opportunitiesCarrie out other duties as requested

Requirements:

University degree, at least MSc in Environmental Sciences, international development or a relevant combination of experienceMinimum of five years working experience in planning and/or monitoring and evaluation in an international organisationKnowledge and experience in applying the WWF Programme Standards, CMP Open Standards or an equivalentExperience of adaptive management and learning approachesPlanning and organising skills, strong analytical skills, accuracyExcellent interpersonal skills and good team spiritWillingness to participate in field activities/surveys and travel to remote areas within the regionExcellent knowledge and use of French and English languagesWorking knowledge of standard software, database and spreadsheets applicationsAdhere to WWF’s values, which are: passionate and optimistic, challenging and inspiring, credible and accountable, and persevering and delivering results

To apply, submit a CV and motivation letter with ‘001PMC’ in the subject line to recruitcarpo [at] wwf [dot] panda [dot] org.

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